Sheriff: Meth, Cash and Gun seized during drug bust

$18,000 in crystal meth recovered, ten arrested

A Benton County drug task force seized about $18,000 worth of crystal meth and about $11,000 in cash in a raid in a part of rural Rogers Feb. 1. Deputies arrested ten people on felony drug charges and parole violation.

Benton County Sheriff Kelley Cradduck told 40/29 News the department acted on credible information from the narcotics unit. The team entered the home with the parole division and found 165 grams - roughly a half pound of crystal meth, a loaded 9mm handgun and other drug paraphernalia.

"Many times, these people are surprised by the police even showing up or having a presence or even knowing about the activity," Cradduck said.